Embarking on a ghost hunting adventure may seem daunting, but it's an activity that's open to anyone with curiosity and a bit of preparation. Ghost hunting combines elements of history, science, and the supernatural, offering a unique experience for those interested in exploring the unknown. This guide will provide you with the essentials for starting your journey into the paranormal, ensuring safety, respect, and an open mind throughout your explorations.
Before you set out on your ghost hunting expedition, it's important to have a basic understanding of what ghosts are believed to be. According to various theories and scientific conjectures, ghosts are composed of energy. This energy is what animates us during life and what we return to after death. The idea is that when we pass away, our energy leaves the physical body and may persist in the environment. Ghosts retain the personalities and emotions they had in life, so interactions with them can vary greatly.
To begin your ghost hunting journey, you'll need a few key items:
Safety should be your top priority. Never put yourself or others in danger, and always obtain permission before entering private property to avoid trespassing. Inform someone of your whereabouts and follow all rules of the site you're investigating.
Choose a location and visit it during the day to familiarize yourself with the area and potential hazards. Take preliminary photos for comparison and create a map to avoid getting lost. When you return at night, be respectful, quiet, and mindful of your surroundings.
Take plenty of pictures and attempt to communicate with the spirits. Some ghost hunters ask for permission before taking photos or recording EVP, which may increase the chances of capturing evidence. Remember to be respectful and avoid turning the investigation into a frivolous activity.
Ghost hunting can be an enjoyable and enlightening experience if approached with care and common sense. By preparing properly and respecting the spirits and locations you visit, you can embark on a ghost hunting adventure that is both safe and potentially rewarding.
Happy Ghost Hunting!
For more information on ghost hunting and paranormal research, you can visit reputable sources such as The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) or The International Ghost Hunters Society.
EVP: Part Deux
EVP or electronic voice phenomenon has been attempted since at least the turn of the century in one form or another. In 1848, the Fox sisters probably attempted the earliest form of spirit communication called spirit rapping. Over the years, EVP has become more sophisticated and in tune with the times. It began with dual-reel tape recorders that were very big and very bulky. Scientists and other interested persons would attempt experiments with these items but really didn't get the results they wanted. Over the years, manufacturers have updated, improved and condensed the tape recorders they make only to provide excellent results when used under controlled conditions. Ghost hunters began experimenting with these recorders and discovered a whole new world that had opened up with their use. In an attempt to share their evidence, they were met with resistance from the scientific community. There was no way to prove their evidence and how they obtained it.
Ghost Talk - EVP Helps You Hear Them Talk
When I began ghost hunting almost 15 years ago, I was in awe of the information I had at my discretion. There were many different authors from years past that wrote books on ghosts and how they detected them that I was surprised I had information to follow. Ghost hunting has been ongoing since the late 1800's. Then, just as now, there has been deceit and confusion. Many different groups today are trying to dispel the myths surrounding ghost hunting as well as coming up with new ideas, techniques and theories.
Tranquil, Elegant and Haunted!!
Nestled among the East San Jose foothills with only a two-lane road leading to the park through the mountains, the Joseph D. Grant County Park can easily be missed. This park boasts a beautiful house coupled with a few other out-buildings renovated to remind visitors of the days of yesteryear. The house has period pieces of furniture, an all wood foyer, hardwood floors in the rooms….and residents they never expected. For years the park rangers never questioned the footsteps, door slams, noises and moving things from the corners of their eyes. They merely chalked it up to someone else being in the house. When visitors stated that they saw someone or heard something in the house, the park rangers chalked that up to nothing more than imaginations.
